President Muhammadu has expressed sadness over the death of Zamfara Lawmaker, Muhammad Ahmad, Oyogist.com reports.
Mr Ahmad was killed by bandits along Sheme-Funtua Road in Katsina State, hours after he defected with Governor Bello Matawalle to the All Prigressives Congress (APC).
The president made his feelings known in a condolence message by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Thursday in Abuja.
“I am deeply shocked by the tragic circumstances in which the lawmaker died while driving his son to Kano to board a flight.
”Mr Buhari reiterated his directive to law-enforcement agencies and the military to deal sternly with anti-social elements bent on harming innocent citizens and creating fear and uncertainties under whatever guise.
“May Allah forgive the soul of the deceased and grant his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the president prayed.
